Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The Dental Hygiene Faculty Member and First-Year Coordinator will prepare, present, and evaluate lecture and clinic curriculum according to ADA accreditation requirements and College policies and procedures.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

 1.      Develop and submit course outlines and semester schedules for assigned first­ year clinical and didactic courses by published deadlines.

2.      Serve as First-Year Coordinator, ensuring implementation and compliance with  approved curriculum and scheduling standards.

3.      Participate in the organization and development of the Student Dental Hygiene Association (SADHA).

4.      Prepare and distribute clinical rotation schedules for students, faculty, and assistants at least two weeks before each session; maintain updates as needed.

5.      Supervise HIPAA compliance and manage post-exposure reporting and documentation per institutional policy.

6.      Evaluate student performance using established calibration protocols for clinical, radiographic, and electronic health record competencies.

7.      Provide academic advising to assigned students each semester and maintain advising documentation.

8.      Attend and document all required program, department, and division meetings, chair weekly faculty meetings and submit minutes within two business days.

9.      Plan and conduct at least one calibration session per semester for first-year  clinical faculty; maintain attendance and session records.

10.   Oversee daily clinic operations related to the first-year cohort, including maintenance logs, patient scheduling, emergency management, and patient  concerns.

11.   Contribute to curriculum review and quality assurance by submitting written recommendations and implementing approved revisions.

12.   Prepare assigned sections of CODA self-study reports and provide supporting documentation by established deadlines.

13. Assist the supervising dentist with coordination of patient care and student communication during assigned sessions.

14. Develop and annually update the Medical Emergencies component of Dental Hygiene Clinic II (DEN 128).

15. Coordinate interprofessional education activities with Health Sciences departments; document participation and outcomes.

16. Prepare and distribute faculty/student/dentist schedules for DEN 128 rotations two weeks in advance.

17. Train and mentor new part-time faculty, completing orientation checklists and calibration within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

1.      Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program/registered dental hygienist.

2.      Master’s degree in Dental Hygiene or a closely related field; candidates with a master’s degree in progress will be considered.

3.      Eligible for Massachusetts dental hygiene licensure.

4.      Current certification in the administration of local anesthesia.  Eligible for Massachusetts Permit L.

5.      Current healthcare provider CPR and AED certification.

6.      Current membership in the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.

7.      Five (5) years of current practice experience in private dental practice and/or dental clinic.

8.      Experience utilizing digital radiography and computerized dental management software.

9.      Evidence of current teaching methodologies, including experiences with media, innovative use of evolving instructional technologies in the classroom, and the use of learning management systems such as Moodle.

10.   Skill in implementing active and collaborative learning strategies.

11.   Skill in measuring student learning outcomes, evaluating course efficacy, and assessing and improving student learning.

12.   Demonstrated college-level teaching experience. 

13.   Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      Community college teaching experience. 

2.      Experience using Ascend computerized clinical software.

3.      Periodontal experience.

4.      Experience, appreciation, and commitment to working in a global, multicultural academic setting

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

COMPENSATION:     Full-time, tenure-track MCCC Unit Position with anticipated salary range of $70,481 - $75,845 (for 9-month academic year); actual salary will be commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience and consistent with the MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Position also includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program, including option to participate in the Massachusetts Employee State Retirement System. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:                December 12, 2025

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:            Interested candidates must apply online by visiting:   http://capecod.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=194955

The online application instructions include directions for uploading a cover letter (which should address the minimum qualifications of the position) and a resume.  

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

Appointment is subject to the FY2026 budget appropriation.  Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), and national background checks.

The College does not provide any measure of assistance for applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable statutes and College policies.  Cape Cod Community College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence.  Inquiries or complaints regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act and related statutes and regulations shall be directed to the College’s Affirmative Action Officer. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action Officer or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.